An unsuspecting 'club' aka bar…read more I have passed it dozens of times not far from my house. Who knew?! I was impressed by how clean the facility is. Spacious as well. The members who were near us were friendly enough (aka they were kind and said a few things but not full blown conversations.) Looks like a fun club to belong (host meat raffles and had a recent chicken wing caper) to but they really stuck in 1967, women not allowed! BOO! Cheap drinks! $1 beer specials. Win! My only issue... the bartender was super nice and chatty but (and this is my personal issue with dreadlocks) she had an odd tool on the bar. Eventually got to see what it was. It was for picking her dreadlocks! I cant unsee it...

Friendly service, great drinks and prices! Very welcoming, always a great crowd! Come on down!read more

I love this place! I've been twice, including for a live performance by Front and Center Band, and…read morethey put on an amazing show. The food, drinks, energy, and overall atmosphere are all fantastic. Everything we've ordered has been delicious, and it's always nice to see everyone having such a great time. The staff goes above and beyond to make sure you have a great experience, and that's been true every time I've visited. I can't recommend this place enough. I would be a regular if I lived in RI. For now I'll say, I'll definitely be back, and I can't wait for my next visit.

Thanks to a friend for inviting me to join him at The Blue Room in Pawtuxet Village last night…read more My burger was delicious, the staff were lovely (shout-out to owner Jen!) the music was terrific and the atmosphere was chill. It's also a great time whenever you run into local legends Len Cabral and Rose Weaver If you like jazz, good food and drink in a location with a real neighborhood vibe, I highly recommend checking it out! Plenty of available parking, both on the street and in the private lot next to the dry cleaners on the corner, where there are dedicated spots for Blue Room patrons.

Love Mrs. Bigg This…read moreis a bar. This is a bar. They pour strong drinks and have enthusiastic karaoke. Love the clientele, a more mature crowd. They just got a new sign, very nice. I wouldn't change a thing. The lighting is usually dim so you'll never look bad. Ha. Look for Mrs. Bigg and say hello, she is the best. Tip: Jello Shots Thanks

Just happen to be in the area and stopped at Mr Biggs. Great little hole in the wall kind of vibe,…read morebut cool. Customers and barmaids were great. We did not eat, not sure if they serve food. But they do have karaoke if you're a fan.

This is a non-pretentious little joint with great music. Their drink prices - beer, wine,…read moreseltzers, specialty cocktails - run about average for this sort of place. Western Stars, with top-notch musicians, was playing when I was there. There was no cover charge, but they did pass the hat. I love the fact that they have live music at 6PM on a Friday night. It's not surprising that it was a relatively older crowd, with some great dancers who were really fun to watch. Street parking only, which makes it a little difficult when there are piles of snow.

Gotta love this unpretentious local spot to see live music. I've seen a lot of bands here but my…read morefavorite was a Vapors of Morphine show. It's rarely crowded so you can almost always have a good view of the stage. Friendly, chill vibes and a decent selection of beers. They used to serve food but I don't think they do anymore so get a bite to eat somewhere beforehand.

Loud as hell, comfy seating, nice space, friendly & watchful staff, this place is awesome.read more

Nice place that hosts the local goth nights the last Friday of every month. I'd like the dance…read morefloor to be bigger, but it is what it is. Drinks are fine - a little small, maybe. Bartenders are always great. I've gone for disco, nights, too. There's some parking nearby, but not a lot.

After all the years I've lived in this area and all the times I've visited Providence, I genuinely…read morecannot believe I had never heard of The Boombox. That changed this weekend, and I'm honestly a little annoyed that it took us this long to discover it. The day started innocently enough. My wife and I were doing one of our usual brewery and cocktail crawls through Providence, and at this point in the evening we were walking from Westminster Street toward Federal Hill. It was around 11:00 PM, and after a day involving several breweries, I had reached the inevitable point where finding a restroom had become a priority. We happened to be passing the Dean Hotel, so my wife suggested that I ask if I could use the lobby bathroom. We walked into the hotel, asked the guy at the desk, and he was nice enough to point me toward the restroom. While I was taking care of business, my wife, being the wonderfully nosy person that she is, noticed a door with red lights flashing around it and naturally went to investigate. I came out of the bathroom a few minutes later and she informed me that there was this really cool, divey-looking place behind the door where everyone was singing and that we absolutely needed to go check it out. For once, following my wife's curiosity turned out to be an excellent decision. We walked into The Boombox and ended up having one of the most unexpectedly fun parts of the entire night. The atmosphere is warm, upbeat and incredibly welcoming. It has that slightly dive-bar, slightly underground-club feeling that makes you immediately relax and feel like you're supposed to be there. Everyone seems to be there for the same reason: have some drinks, sing badly or surprisingly well, cheer for strangers, and generally have a ridiculous amount of fun. And the karaoke setup is excellent. You pay just $1 per song to sing, there is an extensive songbook, and on a busy weekend night they have a system that keeps people moving through the rotation rather than leaving everyone wondering whether they'll actually get their turn before closing. There is seating along the walls, but once the place really fills up, expect to be standing. Honestly, that's probably the better way to experience it anyway. The energy comes from the crowd. If you've never seen a 40-year-old Bavarian doctor grab a microphone and sing Blink-182's "What's My Age Again?" while dancing around like she's 18 years old, then you haven't lived. My wife absolutely owned that room. I have known her for a long time and have seen plenty of sides of her, but watching her completely commit to that performance was something else. We laughed until we hurt, and that's exactly what a night like this is supposed to be. The bar is also very good. There's a nice selection of cocktails, beer and other drinks, and the bartenders know what they're doing. You can order a classic or try something a little more creative, and the drinks fit the atmosphere perfectly. You're not coming here for some quiet, contemplative cocktail experience, but you also aren't stuck drinking watered-down nonsense just because you're at a karaoke bar. The staff deserve a lot of credit, too. Everyone we interacted with was friendly and welcoming, and there was none of that weird attitude you sometimes encounter at nightlife spots where the staff seem annoyed that customers are actually there. The whole place has an energy that makes you feel supported when you decide to get up and sing, which is important because most people need at least a little encouragement before voluntarily standing in front of a room full of strangers with a microphone. It can definitely get crowded, especially on weekends, so don't expect to stroll in late on a Saturday and have your choice of seats. There are some seats around the perimeter, but when it's packed, you're probably going to be standing. They also have private rooms available for parties, which would be a fantastic option if you're looking to do something a little more organized for a birthday or group event. What I love most is that we weren't even looking for this place. We were simply walking through Providence, I needed a bathroom, my wife saw a mysterious red-lit door and decided to investigate, and suddenly we had discovered what became one of the highlights of our entire night. Those are usually the best places, the ones you don't find because somebody told you to go there. You find them because you happened to open the right door. Will we be back? Absolutely. One hundred percent. The Boombox is one of those places where you can walk in not knowing anyone and leave feeling like you've been part of the party. Great atmosphere, friendly staff, good drinks, an enormous selection of songs and a crowd that clearly came to have fun. If you're in Providence and haven't been, give it a shot. Just be prepared to discover that your wife apparently has a secret career waiting for her as the lead singer of Blink-182.

Worst service I've ever experienced in my life. Paid $50 for a drink which I never got a single sip…read moreof. My bartender asked me to lean in because she loved the smell of my perfume. As I'm leaning forward she placed my drink right in front of me which I didn't see and it spilled all over my outfit and the bar and she refused to comp me for it at all. One of those experiences that you never forget because you feel like you were wronged. The drink was only $20 but I was tipping her over the compliment and felt completely robbed after. On top of that what's the point in paying to request songs if we have to sit and wait for the bartender to sing all her choices first. Terrible service will never recommend to anyone I know. Upon looking at the reviews I'm not the only person that has been treated rudely at this establishment by your female bartender. What are you guys going to do about this? Years of complaining about your bartenders is not okay.

As they say, "It is what it is." And this, my friends, is a dive bar... with character! From the…read moreoutside, it definitely has that sketchy, no-frills vibe. Inside, there is bar that goes almost the length of the building, topped completely in pennies, with a couple of small tables at the rear. Bartender lady was busy with the regulars, knowing what everyone drank. She kept the cold beers coming for hubby & made a mean vodka soda for me. On our right, the guys were knee-deep into drinking. On our left, we met a pho aficionado with an opinion on every place in Rhode Island that serves it (Ebisu & Uncle Sushi were his faves). Cheap beer, stiff pours & an eclectic, slightly older crowd made for an interesting outing. It is everything a true dive bar should be (& the restroom was surprisingly very clean). FYI - no food service & cash only.

A dive bar on Pontiac ave. that's dark and dingy. But it does get quite a few regular patrons. The…read moredrinks are cheap and strong. There's one bartender there which was nice but not much of a personality. I usually go there after a night of drinking for the after party. There's on-street parking and if you go early enough there's still room at the bar. There's also a jukebox. It's far from a fancy place but it's a fun place to kick back and relax with your friends. It's open late and it's a fun environment when you're playing your own music on the jukebox. Every-time I visit my friends we always somehow end the night here; usually on the weekends. If you're in the area and looking for laidback fun, check this place out. They don't have food but they sell chips and snacks. I also like how the bar top is lined with pennies!

We are always looking for the hidden gems nearby. You can't see this place from Main Street and…read morewould easily drive right past it. Turn onto Weaver and you'll see a security door at the side of the building with the business name in small letters. At the back of the building is another door under an awning. The parking lot has a fair number of spaces and on street parking in the neighborhood behind is possible. There are no hours posted on the door, but the owner, Jay, let us know they open at 11 and close late. If no one is in the bar, they'll close around 11ish. If it's hoppin', they'll close around midnight or so. Bartenders choice. Jay seems like a very nice person. Community minded. They don't serve food, but on game days and other special events, they will have food for their customers if I understand rightly. The outside isn't much to look at, but the inside is very comfortable. Don't be put off by the outward appearance. High top tables and bar seating have backs. There is a digital jukebox by the side entrance at the end of the bar. The bar runs along the wall opposite the entrance with the awning at the back of the building. They have a fair amount of whiskeys and vodkas among other selections. Draft beers and bottles, single pour bottles of wine and if you have a hankering for an espresso martini, they can make that too. I stuck with a draft beer. The pool table is off to the side at the moment, but plans to put it back in the center are in the works. There is also a boxing game and a dart board. One bathroom for all. It's clean, laid back, nice people. We will be stopping in again.

Great Bar - Nice Patrons…read more Wonderful bar owned by great people with a warm atmosphere. A nice dark bar, might have a dog or two around, serving strong drinks and providing a good spot to bullshit. 15 - 20 bar seats and a few high top tables. This is a bar, not a food establishment. Whenever we are in the area, we always stop at the HB. Fun spot, so welcoming. Thanks